MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. CORTRAK 2 ENTERAL ACCESS SYSTEM; DH CORTRAK (EAS)

Model Number	20-0950
Medical Device Problem Code	Malposition of Device (2616)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pneumothorax (2012)
Date of Event	09/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The actual complaint product was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record is not possible as no lot number was provided; therefore, the udi-pi is unavailable.A root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of (b)(6)2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, lung placement with pneumothorax occurred in the patient.Tracing review shows clear deviation off midline.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d10 all information reasonably known as of 07 nov 2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint comp(b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
All information reasonably known as of 11 dec 2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the device history record and udi are in-progress.All information reasonably known as of 20 jan 2025 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.
Event or Problem Description
Per additional information received on (b)(6) 2024, the patient has since been discharged home.The hospital confirms tube placement by x-ray.The user of the device was a trained operator.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: d4 lot unknown.A review of the device history record could not be performed because a valid lot number was not provided; therefore, the unique device identifier¿production identifier was unavailable.Sample evaluation was not performed because the device was not returned for analysis.Based on review of the available tracing information, the reporting avanos representative indicated that there was a clear deviation from the vertical midline consistent with lung placement, and the patient subsequently experienced a pneumothorax.The cortrak 2 enteral access system operator's manual instructs users to stop insertion and immediately withdraw the tube if the tube deviates from the vertical midline, respiratory irritation or distress occurs, or resistance is encountered.The operator's manual also warns that the cortrak 2 enteral access system does not prevent patient injury resulting from misplacement of a feeding tube into the trachea or lungs and does not replace qualified clinical judgment, supervision, or vigilant patient assessment during feeding tube placement.The root cause was incorrect use.All information reasonably known as of 23 jun 2026 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

• Brand Name: CORTRAK 2 ENTERAL ACCESS SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: DH CORTRAK (EAS)
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MINNETRONIX, INC.; 1635 energy park dr.; saint paul MN 55108
• Manufacturer Contact: tamara cardona ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485487
• MDR Report Key: 20629204
• Report Number: 3011270181-2024-00113
• Device Sequence Number: 7928777
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K220588
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other,Notification
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 20-0950
• Device Catalogue Number: 20-0950
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024; 12/11/2024; 12/27/2024; 05/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024; 12/12/2024; 01/21/2025; 06/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 40-9431TRAK2 NASOGASTRIC TUBE; 40-9431TRAK2 NASOGASTRIC TUBE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown